Socialists accused of expenses scam

The socialists in the European Parliament are in turmoil after one of their own members made serious allegations that some members of the group are involved in a expenses scam.

Austrian MEP, Hans-Peter Martin, has alleged that some of his colleagues have claimed expenses for meetings that they have not attended. He has subsequently been kicked out of the group.

Last Thursday (5 February) Mr Martin removed an attendance register for a meeting which he says proves that some MEPs sti...